Police arrest man during meth investigation near downtown Oroville

OROVILLE — A man on parole for vehicle theft was arrested Sunday afternoon during an investigation of methamphetamine sales in the downtown Oroville area, according to an Oroville Police Department press release late Monday.

At around 12:50 p.m. Sunday, officers conducting the investigation came into contact with Jeremy Lee William Appleyard after he pulled into the parking lot of the Motel 6 on Montgomery Street.

Due to being on active parole and subject to police search and seizure, Appleyard, 37, was reportedly found in possession of about 3.5 grams of methamphetamine, narcotic pills and $1,600 cash.

Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force detectives responded to the scene and assisted with the investigation.

Detectives also went to Appleyard's residence, where additional methamphetamine was found, police alleged.

Appleyard was arrested and booked into the Butte County Jail on charges of transportation and possession for sale of methamphetamine.